Fantastic video. I just bought a CZ 457 Jaguar 22 Lr Rifle and i can't wait to go to the gun range an try this awesome rifle out. Living The CZ Life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a cz 457 lux here in south Australia running a vx freedom 2-7 Chosen specifically because it is made in America All the best my American friends and good luck God knows you need it 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇲👍
@@davidrabie if you have a clean record no you have to apply for a licence and do a safety course and you cannot get semi auto rifles for all intents and purposes but bolt actions pump action straight pull are available there is no mag capacity limit in my state Pistols are a separate licence and are only allowed for competition shooting and you must shoot 6 times a year you cannot hunt with a pistol The issue is self defence is not an acceptable reason for possession Also there are more firearms in circulation now than before the buy back / theft although there are more guns in fewer people's hands also firearms must be locked in a safe etc
I bought this rifle today, in 22 WMR, with the 24 inch barrel. I put the only scope I had laying around on it, a 40-odd year old Bushnell "Sport View". It took only 10 shots to sight it in, and then I shot it 5 times at 100 yards, 3 times at 50 yards, and twice at 25 yards. You can cover all 10 holes with a quarter! I zeroed at 100 yds, then shot 1/2 inch high at 25 yds, and 1/2 inch low at 50 yds. This is the most accurate rimfire rifle I have ever shot/owned. I have an old 3X9 variable Leupold VX1 on a .308 Winchester that I never shoot. I thought about putting it on the CZ 457, but heck, it is pretty close to perfect with the old pice of crap Bushnell scope! Good review, sir!
I have the same CZ457 in 22WMR with a vortex 4x12.This is an extremely high quality rimfire.The Turkish walnut on mine looks like a high end rifle and all the hype about CZ rimfire accuracy isn’t no joke!Best rimfire I’ve ever owned!!!
Love my CZ 457 Premium rifle. Gave my CZ 455 to my son for Christmas and missed it almost immediately. The 457 is a beautiful, functional, and extremely accurate rifle. Highly recommended and a great value for the money!
Glad to hear that they heeded the recommendations to put the steel trigger guard on the rifle for that kind of money. I have the 455 and they are truly gorgeous and well built rifles!
Two Desert Dog videos in two days, doesn't get better than that! You answered all of my questions on your accessories. I've had great luck with the VX freedom series also. That is a beautiful rifle. Have a great weekend!
For me, the 457 is a great rifle because CZ offers it in a left-handed model, it’s accurate, well made, reliable, beautiful, and it didn’t break the bank. What more can one ask for? Oh, and great review, by the way. 🙂
Well you said to wait and it was worth it. Great write up, I started checking on the CZ last night based on your comment. I appreciate the detail on scope and rings, very helpful, it looks like I may go that route, and I really like the idea of changeable barrels. Also, from the videos I watched, the difference in terms of accuracy between the CZ and Tikka was negligible, both far better than I am. So, again, thanks.
Follow up - bought the 457 with both .17hmr and 22 LR barrels. I've shot the 17 on the range and in the field at ground squirrels. It was spot on shooting at the range and deadly on squirrels out to about 140yd (the area we were in wouldn't let us shoot past that safely). I put a Leupold V-X Freedom CDS 4-12x40 with Tally rings on it. Next up 22LR. Again, thanks for the review of a great little rifle.
@Alan Shook Regarding the scope, I'm trying to decide between 2-7x33 Freedom and the 3x9 that DD has. I'm getting the 457 in .17hmr and wanting to be able to reach out with head shots on squirrels and rabbits at say 75 to 100+ yrds. My question is, will the 2-7 be sufficient for that? I like the fact that it reduces the weight a bit more than the 3-9x40.
@@6ixtymiles Making a headshot on a squirrel at 100 yards would be a challenge with the 2-7 but it could be done. Either would be a great choice but with the .17 I may lean toward the 3-9.
god I love the brand CZ had a model 2 Brno was the same brand in Australia ans that thing shot so accurate I also had a leupold on it back in the 1980s and shot many rabbits doves and other animals with it fantastic accuracy on a sporting rifle and you're holding something that well made ....I cant thank god enough that these company still holds high standards for rifles man its a good thing these days 👍👍
My 455 17hmr shot 5 shot one inch @ 100 yards out the box...its accurate. Safety is tight, i polished it down to make it slide easier, a bit of metal removed. Polished the bolt ramp to make it easier to throw the bolt. Leupold 3 3-9x50 fits 90° bolt perfectly. A suggested vortex had a large rear lens, doesnt fit worth crap, ...you need high rings to mount a scope so i put the leupold on it, which has a small diameter rear lens. Careful on buying a scope, lots of trouble getting a good fit.
Nice review Desert Dog. Have the 455 varmint in 22LR and the 457 varmint in 22 WMR. The LR shoots fairly consistent .4" 50 yard groups and my best group was .29" with bulk Browning BPR high velocity ammo. The WMR isn't quite there yet, but we'll see. Both guns are keepers.
Wow, two DDO videos in one day, I'm now optimistic about the rest of the day! That 457 seems to have everything worked out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this rifle. Take care and be well!
This was a follow-up to yesterday's 22 mag video that I filmed last weekend. This was actually part of that video, but I cut it out and made a separate video in order to keep the other video shorter. Didn't know he posted one right after me! Great minds often think alike.
Nice review - Just purchased a CZ 457 Canadian 22wmr topped with a Bushnell AR 3-12x40 scope which I had lying around .. Can’t wait to try it out !! I was going to get a CZ 457 in 17hmr but the dealer showed me a Anschutz 1517 17hmr model at 1200$ Cad. and went for it .. Topped it with a Burris Fullfield IV 6-24x50 .. My new hobby for this summer 😊
just picked up a 457 in 17 hmr. planning to have it threaded 1/2x28 so i can run a rimfire can. super excited. great video and information here thank you.
I love the wing safety on the 455. I did some bolt and trigger work on my 455 and nobody has felt a better action after trying my 455. The 1/2" 100 yd groups are nice too (with 22lr).😁
You should try the 17 HMR if you should have quartering troops you're going to cry because it's that accurate very seldom do you get a group as big as a quarter inch
I just picked up the American in .17HMR. Nice gun, light but still solid and the action has a great feel. Looking to harvest some snowshoe hare and I can’t wait to use it. Thanks for showing the barrel change in real time too, I was debating picking up a .22LR barrel for plinking and this just ended the debate. So easy to change. Maybe a bull barrel, suppressed with an appropriate stock? A little trigger work…. Just a few things.
I took a 455 american and totally pimped it out with a boyds target stock, new fluted heavy barrel and picatinny rail mount- athlon 6-24 50mm ...sold the stock items , kinda wished now that I had kept it stock, because it now weighs 10+lbs ...not exactly carry around the woods weight, I dont target shoot that much now but a dime will easily cover what it prints with sk subsonic @50yds...
I saw this at the gun shop just the other day. I was going to get a Tikka, but the switch barrel feature is just too good to pass up. Also, the stock on the CZ is wayyyyy better.
I should have bought one of these last year, prices are up, especially for the barrels. Factory barrels are about $300. I picked one up at a pawn shop with all three barrels for $525.
Great review. I have almost the exact same setup. I bought a CZ 457 American in .22 WMR last year and topped it with the same Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm scope, but used BKL dovetail scope rings. I also have a very similar sling as yours. It's become my favorite rifle. I'd like to get the .22 LR barrel for it next.
@@etvonrashke3763 The BKL Scope rings I bought are medium height. I don't think they make a low version. Just a medium and a high version. Model # is BKL-257 0.6"
Sweet looking combo. Got me checking out the Chech sling looks pretty kool . Love my 457 and I also had the 452 and 455. Got my eye out on their rifle in 6.5 Grendel but not the heavy varmint model the regular one for deer hunting in Florida is more than enough.
Nice rifle. I sold quite a few 452's & Scout models when I was a gun counter guy. Guess they are upping the game. I currently have a Norinco JW15 -13 (13" Barrel) copy of the CZ, it shoots really well too. That Leupold is looking like a great match for any decent rimfire. Thanks Mike
What an awesome rifle. Makes me kinda wish I spent a little more when I got my Savage 93, can't complain too much though its light and shoots well. I use the Leupold Freedoms on my predator calling rifles, they are hard to beat for 199.
It seems like the bolt is more secure on the 457. What I mean by this is I have a Bergara BMR in 22 mag and when throwing it in the truck, slung on my shoulder just walking in the woods the bolt always disengages/ sometimes then sliding back when walking. So I have to walk with my hand on the bolt as I have missed countless opportunities shooting game because of this issue. Long story short I ordered the CZ 457 varmint in 22 mag.
I was visiting my wife's family during the summer of '20 in Kalispell and got my hands on the American at the Sporthaus. Very nice, but I wanted irons and set my sights on the Lux. Of course I left the credit card at home, so I couldn't make any ridiculous spur of the moment purchases. By the time I got home, all the inventory of the Lux were sold out and I had to hunt for a Training, which I was lucky to find in a lgs at the time. Fantastic rifle! It's easy enough to find the Lux stocks, if I really want that handsome wood, but I've yet to purchase one. I did recently purchase a Scout LNIB for 400 bones for my 5 y/o to grow into. The barrel swap feature is excellent, but factory barrels sell out quickly. My old Marlin 883 has chowdered feed lips and the part is NLA. It still cycles fine, but I'm hoping to score a .22wmr barrel for the CZ in the near future, as it hits with authority. Appreciate the excellent review. Thanks DDO!
I have the CZ 452 nickel coated 16 inch 17hmr. I actually like the fact that the barrel is threaded into the receiver. If you have the 452 or 455 make sure you put in the Rimfire Magic trigger tune kit - it's the trigger of the gods!
Awesome! Now I'm sold! But wait... I'm a southpaw, do they make LH guns?? And... I love my Erma E M1... Every time I grab it, it makes me feel in Guadalcanal... Gonna see if they make the 457 LH... Thank you much for sharing! 👍
Any one who gets one know its a small bore barrel.its the minimum diameter of a .22. Hence the great accuracy.a 22 cleaning jag wont fit.need a 17 cal jag.just saying cuz it doesnt say anywhere in the manual
I have one and yes they are just awesome and also I have the same scope. For me a Harris bi pod was a most for 74.00 dollars. GORGEOUS GUN. Every one should own 2.
Great review for the realistic Hunter or younger shooter. It’s great to have higher end guns but no one wants to use them as the tools they were meant for. A hunting rifle should have a history and the bruises to back it up, that’s what we pass on !!
I love mine. Only issue i have are extra barrels. Ive been trying for several years to get a 17 and 22mag varmint weight barrel from cz. Never never in stock anywhere. All i get from cz usa are excuses. I bought this gun to make a complete set and no luck. Little pissed.
Nice review for a nice rifle. It really is a pleasure to shoot beautiful and high quality rifles. Thanks for showing that. An unrelated question: what is the music from the outro of your videos? I'd like to hear the full song if possible.
Y E S, I’ve never seen that designation on one before. I have a few in different calibers. Going to attempt to get this one also if go for to much. Even if I have to sell a couple to make room. This is in .270 caliber. Thanks for your input.
I just put me a new CZ457 American in 22 long rifle on layaway after watching this video a few times now I have to look at scope and rings I would like to get the other barrels for it at some point and time
They got it right with the 457. It can hang with the 452. The 455 definitely couldn't. My FIL shoots rimfire competition and they are raving about it. I kept outshooting my cousins 455 with my 452 until he finally got a 452 as well then it got interesting.
I have the 452 American .22 and the 527 .223. I wouldn't part with either. And he is absolutely correct on the older rifles having the silly backwards safety, it's my only complaint on my CZ's.
@@adamelam6385 Ah, except the USA is backwards compared to the rest of the world. You still think imperial measurement is logical. Enjoy your monthly school shooting ritual.
Man i wish there was a way to swap a rimfire bolt into a 223 cz 527. With one or a couple of those 223 caliber adapters, you could have one gun for plinking, small game, varments, deer and hog sized game. Maybe not the best caliber for the job, but i know guys that use the 223 quite effectively on deer. Plus it would be a good supressor host as well. Hell, you could chop it down, fit it with a folding stock, and it would be a dam fine survival rifle.....like a modern day M4.
Excellent video. Loved the music selection during the barrel swap. Can you please educate me as to who the artist is that did the guitar solo…. Thanks again. 👍
I am buying a 457 in 17hmr in the next month or so. Can't wait to get it I have mostly savage arms in bolt action, so the CZ is going to be the odd guy In the inventory.
@@desertdogoutdoors1113 I hope so. I took both of the 22s Lr & Mag, and the results were disgusting to say the least. Usually I do better with either one. I don't know, maybe it was just me. But I definitely was not happy with this mornings results
I own a brno mod1 and mod2(this one has been stamped cz and has a microgroove barrel) in 22lr and if these new cz rifles are halfway as good as there predecessors they will be great.
Hi Desert Dog. Can you do a episode about lever guns and the cartridges chambered for them? Maybe with some advantages, downsides, history etc? Ill see the lever guns and their calibers often as the perfect brush guns in europe. Most for hogs and deer and i just want to learn more about them. Ill even consider to take my 444 marlin on my first trip to africa for plains game, will it work? Love your work! Cheers from Sweden 👍
Hey DD, Happy New Year (2022)! I am interested in buying a 457 Varmint w/20" barrel. I have not been able to find much info on how these 22LR rifles are chambered. I think they use the CIT (German?) specs versus the SAAMI specs, and the chamber appears to be close to the Bentz (American) version. I have asked CZ to verify but it seems to be a closely guarded secret. CZ also has MTR (Match Target Rifle) chambers. I have heard these rifles are very accurate - MOA or even better - and I want accuracy without spending thousands on a target rifle like a RimX or Vudoo. What info do you have? Thanks.
Great info thank you. Is that the American model? I was just contemplating ordering a Lux, but the wood on that stock in your video looks great, if that's the American I think I'm sold.
I would have to say that your comment is completely wrong. The 457 has a much better trigger, a better safety (which actually operates the correct way), better machined bottom metal and components (vs stamped and plastic), shorter bolt throw, smoother bolt, bolt is WAY easier to break-down and clean, chamber indicator, pillar bedding, etc, etc. CZ made the 457 MORE EXPENSIVE to manufacture, not cheaper as you stated. I have owned a 452 and currently own a 455. The new 457 corrected every shortcoming of those rifles and improved the things we already liked. You should handle these guns, or at least do your research before commenting.
Obviously, you don’t have one or know anything about the 457 model. There were several improvements. The old models, especially the 452 and 453 models were fine rifles for sure.
The 550 "premium" rifles were limited runs that had higher grade wood and checkering compared to the standard 550's. They also had "hand fitted" actions (some with jeweled bolts) and slightly better finish on them. The "CZ Premium" rifles were equivalent to a "M70 Supergrade".
Injust got mine. I am setting it up and reading the manual. It doesn’t say whether or not it can be dry-fired. It looks like a floating firing pin. Yup l got steel Burris rings. .22 lr with some kind of ballistic reticles l can get out past 100 yds. Longest shot on gopher so far is 117. Ranged it with my Nikon prostaff. Have never seen a VZ sling. Watching out for one thanks. If you can help with that question l would be happy 😃🇨🇦
I wonder if it's any more accurate than my 77/22. No matter. I want one! I want one so that I can have all three barrels. Only 22 mag I have is a Ruger Single Six and don't own any 17HMR. Unfortunately I have IWAR. That's I WANT ANOTHER RIFLE DISEASE.
CZ still makes the Minisets, but they sell out quick because the 457 is selling like crazy around the world right now. But you can easily buy drop-in barrels for the 457 from Lilja, Acculite, Lothar, Proof Research, IBI, and International Barrels.
Fantastic video. I just bought a CZ 457 Jaguar 22 Lr Rifle and i can't wait to go to the gun range an try this awesome rifle out. Living The CZ Life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice! How have you found the Jaguar? I've heard the extra barrel length quiets them down somewhat.
This will be my next CZ.wish it came in 17 hmr.
Sweet
How much you paid???
I have a cz 457 lux here in south Australia running a vx freedom 2-7
Chosen specifically because it is made in America
All the best my American friends and good luck God knows you need it 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇲👍
Difficult to have guns in australia?
@@davidrabie if you have a clean record no you have to apply for a licence and do a safety course and you cannot get semi auto rifles for all intents and purposes but bolt actions pump action straight pull are available there is no mag capacity limit in my state
Pistols are a separate licence and are only allowed for competition shooting and you must shoot 6 times a year you cannot hunt with a pistol
The issue is self defence is not an acceptable reason for possession
Also there are more firearms in circulation now than before the buy back / theft although there are more guns in fewer people's hands also firearms must be locked in a safe etc
@@scottmcgahey6820 super. Thanks for the reply.
Y'all get the best 4x4s Down Under though, so decent trade-off 👌 😏 I'd love a Toyota FJ70 diesel
I bought this rifle today, in 22 WMR, with the 24 inch barrel. I put the only scope I had laying around on it, a 40-odd year old Bushnell "Sport View". It took only 10 shots to sight it in, and then I shot it 5 times at 100 yards, 3 times at 50 yards, and twice at 25 yards. You can cover all 10 holes with a quarter! I zeroed at 100 yds, then shot 1/2 inch high at 25 yds, and 1/2 inch low at 50 yds. This is the most accurate rimfire rifle I have ever shot/owned. I have an old 3X9 variable Leupold VX1 on a .308 Winchester that I never shoot. I thought about putting it on the CZ 457, but heck, it is pretty close to perfect with the old pice of crap Bushnell scope! Good review, sir!
22 Winchester magnum is one of the worlds most useful cartridge. Majority of hunters don't even know it. Hits way above its head.
I have the same CZ457 in 22WMR with a vortex 4x12.This is an extremely high quality rimfire.The Turkish walnut on mine looks like a high end rifle and all the hype about CZ rimfire accuracy isn’t no joke!Best rimfire I’ve ever owned!!!
The 457 is a great and best looking CZ rim fire gun in CZ history. I have one in 22 WMR, planning to get a barrel kit in 17 and 22 LR for it
Love my CZ 457 Premium rifle. Gave my CZ 455 to my son for Christmas and missed it almost immediately. The 457 is a beautiful, functional, and extremely accurate rifle. Highly recommended and a great value for the money!
The 457 is superior to the 455
@@FYMM69 in your opinion.
Glad to hear that they heeded the recommendations to put the steel trigger guard on the rifle for that kind of money. I have the 455 and they are truly gorgeous and well built rifles!
Two Desert Dog videos in two days, doesn't get better than that! You answered all of my questions on your accessories. I've had great luck with the VX freedom series also. That is a beautiful rifle. Have a great weekend!
For me, the 457 is a great rifle because CZ offers it in a left-handed model, it’s accurate, well made, reliable, beautiful, and it didn’t break the bank. What more can one ask for?
Oh, and great review, by the way. 🙂
Well you said to wait and it was worth it. Great write up, I started checking on the CZ last night based on your comment. I appreciate the detail on scope and rings, very helpful, it looks like I may go that route, and I really like the idea of changeable barrels. Also, from the videos I watched, the difference in terms of accuracy between the CZ and Tikka was negligible, both far better than I am. So, again, thanks.
Follow up - bought the 457 with both .17hmr and 22 LR barrels. I've shot the 17 on the range and in the field at ground squirrels. It was spot on shooting at the range and deadly on squirrels out to about 140yd (the area we were in wouldn't let us shoot past that safely). I put a Leupold V-X Freedom CDS 4-12x40 with Tally rings on it. Next up 22LR. Again, thanks for the review of a great little rifle.
Just picked mine up today and already mounted a Leupold VX freedom 2-7x33 in Warne rings. What a great setup. Can't wait to sight it in this weekend!
@@etvonrashke3763 I believe I used medium on mine. Wonderful setup.
@Alan Shook Regarding the scope, I'm trying to decide between 2-7x33 Freedom and the 3x9 that DD has. I'm getting the 457 in .17hmr and wanting to be able to reach out with head shots on squirrels and rabbits at say 75 to 100+ yrds. My question is, will the 2-7 be sufficient for that? I like the fact that it reduces the weight a bit more than the 3-9x40.
@@6ixtymiles Making a headshot on a squirrel at 100 yards would be a challenge with the 2-7 but it could be done. Either would be a great choice but with the .17 I may lean toward the 3-9.
@@NCWoodlandRoamer Just what I was after. Thank you. !!
@@6ixtymiles no problem!
I wasn't familiar with this beautiful rifle. Now I want one, and I think I'll set it up just like yours.
Get one.keep in mind the american doest have iron sights.
god I love the brand CZ had a model 2 Brno was the same brand in Australia ans that thing shot so accurate I also had a leupold on it back in the 1980s and shot many rabbits doves and other animals with it fantastic accuracy on a sporting rifle and you're holding something that well made ....I cant thank god enough that these company still holds high standards for rifles man its a good thing these days 👍👍
My 455 17hmr shot 5 shot one inch @ 100 yards out the box...its accurate.
Safety is tight, i polished it down to make it slide easier, a bit of metal removed.
Polished the bolt ramp to make it easier to throw the bolt.
Leupold 3 3-9x50 fits 90° bolt perfectly.
A suggested vortex had a large rear lens, doesnt fit worth crap, ...you need high rings to mount a scope so i put the leupold on it, which has a small diameter rear lens.
Careful on buying a scope, lots of trouble getting a good fit.
Nice review Desert Dog. Have the 455 varmint in 22LR and the 457 varmint in 22 WMR. The LR shoots fairly consistent .4" 50 yard groups and my best group was .29" with bulk Browning BPR high velocity ammo. The WMR isn't quite there yet, but we'll see. Both guns are keepers.
Wow, two DDO videos in one day, I'm now optimistic about the rest of the day! That 457 seems to have everything worked out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this rifle.
Take care and be well!
Thanks for the review. I'm picking up the left-handed version soon.
First GunBlue and now you. That 457 seems to be amazing!
This was a follow-up to yesterday's 22 mag video that I filmed last weekend. This was actually part of that video, but I cut it out and made a separate video in order to keep the other video shorter. Didn't know he posted one right after me! Great minds often think alike.
@@desertdogoutdoors1113 they sure do!
Nice review - Just purchased a CZ 457 Canadian 22wmr topped with a Bushnell AR 3-12x40 scope which I had lying around .. Can’t wait to try it out !!
I was going to get a CZ 457 in 17hmr but the dealer showed me a Anschutz 1517 17hmr model at 1200$ Cad. and went for it .. Topped it with a Burris Fullfield IV 6-24x50 .. My new hobby for this summer 😊
How do you like your Anschutz 1517?
just picked up a 457 in 17 hmr. planning to have it threaded 1/2x28 so i can run a rimfire can. super excited. great video and information here thank you.
Recently bought a Ruger 1022 and regret not going with the CZ. CZ seems to know how to still make a classy, functioning firearm.
The new flamed maple Browning T-Bolt looks so sweet too. If you have the cash get them all lol.
@@zap7759 i do not have cash lol. Working on getting one of them good jobs tho haha.
I agree, I have it with barrels in 17. HMR, 22 WMR, 22 lr. It's one of my best rifles.
I have a CZ457 Varmint 16 inch in 22LR, with a MDT LSS-RF Chassis, shoots 5 shots 1/2 inch group at 50 meters indoor all day long.
I have the 20 inch. Do you have to get the 16in separate?
@@shockwave6416 No, mine is a special edition that comes with the chassis.
@@williamshao1985 ok.
I love the wing safety on the 455. I did some bolt and trigger work on my 455 and nobody has felt a better action after trying my 455.
The 1/2" 100 yd groups are nice too (with 22lr).😁
You should try the 17 HMR if you should have quartering troops you're going to cry because it's that accurate very seldom do you get a group as big as a quarter inch
I just picked up the American in .17HMR. Nice gun, light but still solid and the action has a great feel. Looking to harvest some snowshoe hare and I can’t wait to use it. Thanks for showing the barrel change in real time too, I was debating picking up a .22LR barrel for plinking and this just ended the debate. So easy to change. Maybe a bull barrel, suppressed with an appropriate stock? A little trigger work…. Just a few things.
I took a 455 american and totally pimped it out with a boyds target stock, new fluted heavy barrel and picatinny rail mount- athlon 6-24 50mm ...sold the stock items , kinda wished now that I had kept it stock, because it now weighs 10+lbs ...not exactly carry around the woods weight, I dont target shoot that much now but a dime will easily cover what it prints with sk subsonic @50yds...
Thank you for turning me on to a great rimfire rifle.
The best mid range rifle ever made.anything better costs $2000 .
Would really love to see cz chamber the 457 in 17wsm!
Wouldn’t we all mate 💯
I saw this at the gun shop just the other day. I was going to get a Tikka, but the switch barrel feature is just too good to pass up. Also, the stock on the CZ is wayyyyy better.
The stock is unbelievably nice for a rifle I spent $450 for! Maybe I just got lucky, but the grain in the walnut of this gun is exceptional.
I should have bought one of these last year, prices are up, especially for the barrels. Factory barrels are about $300. I picked one up at a pawn shop with all three barrels for $525.
Great Video , I really like the attention to American Made Scope & Rings 👍. Great review , I hope to have one soon .
Consistent content and great presentation skills. Glad to see this channel growing and excited to see it keep expanding
Great review. I have almost the exact same setup. I bought a CZ 457 American in .22 WMR last year and topped it with the same Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm scope, but used BKL dovetail scope rings. I also have a very similar sling as yours. It's become my favorite rifle. I'd like to get the .22 LR barrel for it next.
@@etvonrashke3763 The BKL Scope rings I bought are medium height. I don't think they make a low version. Just a medium and a high version. Model # is BKL-257 0.6"
@@pramagli thanks for the info
Sweet looking combo. Got me checking out the Chech sling looks pretty kool . Love my 457 and I also had the 452 and 455. Got my eye out on their rifle in 6.5 Grendel but not the heavy varmint model the regular one for deer hunting in Florida is more than enough.
CZ 457 is simply AWESOME!!!
Nice rifle. I sold quite a few 452's & Scout models when I was a gun counter guy. Guess they are upping the game. I currently have a Norinco JW15 -13 (13" Barrel) copy of the CZ, it shoots really well too. That Leupold is looking like a great match for any decent rimfire. Thanks Mike
Love my 452. Very close to my Cooper in accuracy using CCI mini mags vs Tenex for the model 57M.
What an awesome rifle. Makes me kinda wish I spent a little more when I got my Savage 93, can't complain too much though its light and shoots well. I use the Leupold Freedoms on my predator calling rifles, they are hard to beat for 199.
Just found you - I’m now a subscriber - fantastic content and expert commentary - I appreciate your work.
Welcome aboard!
It seems like the bolt is more secure on the 457. What I mean by this is I have a Bergara BMR in 22 mag and when throwing it in the truck, slung on my shoulder just walking in the woods the bolt always disengages/ sometimes then sliding back when walking. So I have to walk with my hand on the bolt as I have missed countless opportunities shooting game because of this issue.
Long story short I ordered the CZ 457 varmint in 22 mag.
Good review, Desert. Can't wait to get my 457 scoped up. I ordered an Athlon Neos 4-12X40 w/BDC 22 LR reticle. We'll see how it pans out......
Wish they made a centrefire version in lightweight pistol rounds, 9mm especially. Would be a fun out to 100 yard/metre rifle
Altough my one is an Anschutz , this one is excelent tough...Love CZs
Another great video. I have been looking at that as a replacement for my savage. You have cemented my decision
I was visiting my wife's family during the summer of '20 in Kalispell and got my hands on the American at the Sporthaus. Very nice, but I wanted irons and set my sights on the Lux. Of course I left the credit card at home, so I couldn't make any ridiculous spur of the moment purchases. By the time I got home, all the inventory of the Lux were sold out and I had to hunt for a Training, which I was lucky to find in a lgs at the time. Fantastic rifle! It's easy enough to find the Lux stocks, if I really want that handsome wood, but I've yet to purchase one. I did recently purchase a Scout LNIB for 400 bones for my 5 y/o to grow into. The barrel swap feature is excellent, but factory barrels sell out quickly. My old Marlin 883 has chowdered feed lips and the part is NLA. It still cycles fine, but I'm hoping to score a .22wmr barrel for the CZ in the near future, as it hits with authority. Appreciate the excellent review. Thanks DDO!
I have the CZ 452 nickel coated 16 inch 17hmr. I actually like the fact that the barrel is threaded into the receiver. If you have the 452 or 455 make sure you put in the Rimfire Magic trigger tune kit - it's the trigger of the gods!
Awesome! Now I'm sold! But wait... I'm a southpaw, do they make LH guns?? And... I love my Erma E M1... Every time I grab it, it makes me feel in Guadalcanal... Gonna see if they make the 457 LH... Thank you much for sharing! 👍
Also if u want iron sights u can order the lux barrel
Any one who gets one know its a small bore barrel.its the minimum diameter of a .22. Hence the great accuracy.a 22 cleaning jag wont fit.need a 17 cal jag.just saying cuz it doesnt say anywhere in the manual
Very knowledgeable and informative. I think I know what rifle is going to be in my future…
Love the look of the CZ. Thanks for a well done review. 👍👍
I have one and yes they are just awesome and also I have the same scope. For me a Harris bi pod was a most for 74.00 dollars. GORGEOUS GUN. Every one should own 2.
Great review for the realistic Hunter or younger shooter. It’s great to have higher end guns but no one wants to use them as the tools they were meant for. A hunting rifle should have a history and the bruises to back it up, that’s what we pass on !!
Just rewatching this and definitely going to get one of these soon.
Nice rifle, enjoyed the video. Someday if I ever get back to the states Ill probably get one as I rebuild my collection.
I love mine. Only issue i have are extra barrels. Ive been trying for several years to get a 17 and 22mag varmint weight barrel from cz. Never never in stock anywhere. All i get from cz usa are excuses. I bought this gun to make a complete set and no luck. Little pissed.
Probably a dozen barrel makers sell drop-in barrels for the CZ457 that are better than a factory CZ barrel. No reason to be pissed.
CZ 452 Ultra Lux 22 LR for me 28” barrel not barrel interchangeable. Far more accurate then I am. I am a CZ fan and own more then one.
than not then
My 513 Farmer is my favorite firearm . The trigger is terrible compared to the 457 series but still more accurate than me.
Nice review for a nice rifle. It really is a pleasure to shoot beautiful and high quality rifles. Thanks for showing that.
An unrelated question: what is the music from the outro of your videos? I'd like to hear the full song if possible.
Y E S, I’ve never seen that designation on one before. I have a few in different calibers. Going to attempt to get this one also if go for to much. Even if I have to sell a couple to make room. This is in .270 caliber. Thanks for your input.
I have a cz 452 American I love it for rabbit hunting.
I just put me a new CZ457 American in 22 long rifle on layaway after watching this video a few times now I have to look at scope and rings I would like to get the other barrels for it at some point and time
You should try shooting some Eley Match through it, great results with this ammunition out of my CZ457 lux.
They got it right with the 457. It can hang with the 452. The 455 definitely couldn't. My FIL shoots rimfire competition and they are raving about it.
I kept outshooting my cousins 455 with my 452 until he finally got a 452 as well then it got interesting.
I have the 452 American .22 and the 527 .223. I wouldn't part with either.
And he is absolutely correct on the older rifles having the silly backwards safety, it's my only complaint on my CZ's.
It's not backwards. Think of using a pistol or revolver or anything with a hammer, which way do you pull the hammer?
@@chippyjohn1 lol, just stop. It's backwards compared to every other major rifle manufacturer in the States. Forward is fire,
@@adamelam6385 Ah, except the USA is backwards compared to the rest of the world. You still think imperial measurement is logical. Enjoy your monthly school shooting ritual.
@@chippyjohn1 well, Tikka is Finnish and they understand the practicality of a forward safety.
It just depends on your point of view, the world doesn’t stop at the U.S. border. So you just stop.
She's a keeper !!!
Man i wish there was a way to swap a rimfire bolt into a 223 cz 527. With one or a couple of those 223 caliber adapters, you could have one gun for plinking, small game, varments, deer and hog sized game. Maybe not the best caliber for the job, but i know guys that use the 223 quite effectively on deer. Plus it would be a good supressor host as well. Hell, you could chop it down, fit it with a folding stock, and it would be a dam fine survival rifle.....like a modern day M4.
Great Video, I will ring up today, and place an order for one. I know of a store, not to far from me, that has the American version of the 457.
Love that VZ sling too.
Desert dog since u got such great taste i subbed
This rifle is awesome and perfect💯👍👏
I am from the UK and currently going through getting my fire arms license , this is the gun I will go for as a first rifle.
Does anyone know if CZ has plans to make the 457 in left hand?
Inquiring southpaws want to know!
Excellent video. Loved the music selection during the barrel swap. Can you please educate me as to who the artist is that did the guitar solo…. Thanks again. 👍
I had my 457 22 mag threaded and run a dead air mask HD on it 😍
Heading to the gun shop now to get one
I am buying a 457 in 17hmr in the next month or so. Can't wait to get it I have mostly savage arms in bolt action, so the CZ is going to be the odd guy In the inventory.
You'll like the quality much better than Savage.
@@desertdogoutdoors1113 I hope so. I took both of the 22s Lr & Mag, and the results were disgusting to say the least. Usually I do better with either one. I don't know, maybe it was just me. But I definitely was not happy with this mornings results
I love all my CZs
Did you buy the barrel kit separately or did it come with it? Also where can you buy the barrel kit?
What a great looking rifle!
I own a brno mod1 and mod2(this one has been stamped cz and has a microgroove barrel) in 22lr and if these new cz rifles are halfway as good as there predecessors they will be great.
Nice the 22 magnum chamber is longer than 22lr, glad CZ make it work in the quick barrel swap, what's the torque on those barrel screws?
Excellent information. very thorough review. thanks
Hi, on your recoil lug at the back of the stock. One side is flat and the other is more rounded. Which side goes up?
Love my 457
amazing architecture
Hi Desert Dog.
Can you do a episode about lever guns and the cartridges chambered for them?
Maybe with some advantages, downsides, history etc?
Ill see the lever guns and their calibers often as the perfect brush guns in europe.
Most for hogs and deer and i just want to learn more about them.
Ill even consider to take my 444 marlin on my first trip to africa for plains game, will it work?
Love your work! Cheers from Sweden 👍
What stock configuration is your rifle? I like the look of the wood.
It's the "American" model.
Thank you!
Hey DD, Happy New Year (2022)! I am interested in buying a 457 Varmint w/20" barrel. I have not been able to find much info on how these 22LR rifles are chambered. I think they use the CIT (German?) specs versus the SAAMI specs, and the chamber appears to be close to the Bentz (American) version. I have asked CZ to verify but it seems to be a closely guarded secret. CZ also has MTR (Match Target Rifle) chambers. I have heard these rifles are very accurate - MOA or even better - and I want accuracy without spending thousands on a target rifle like a RimX or Vudoo. What info do you have? Thanks.
How well did the scope retain zero?
What brand of scope rings are you using? Seems a little difficult to find a good choice in 11 mm dovetail rings.
Warne
Great info thank you. Is that the American model? I was just contemplating ordering a Lux, but the wood on that stock in your video looks great, if that's the American I think I'm sold.
I have a 457 MTR . Do you have to set head space when changing barrel. Thanks good little gun.
Nope. Just swap out and rock out. 22LR needs a little spacer; but that's it.
@@desertdogoutdoors1113 thanks
The old models are far superior in mechanical, the only improvements on this model was to make the manufactory simpler and cheaper.
I would have to say that your comment is completely wrong. The 457 has a much better trigger, a better safety (which actually operates the correct way), better machined bottom metal and components (vs stamped and plastic), shorter bolt throw, smoother bolt, bolt is WAY easier to break-down and clean, chamber indicator, pillar bedding, etc, etc. CZ made the 457 MORE EXPENSIVE to manufacture, not cheaper as you stated.
I have owned a 452 and currently own a 455. The new 457 corrected every shortcoming of those rifles and improved the things we already liked.
You should handle these guns, or at least do your research before commenting.
I prefer the older model i really like the saftey on the 452s and 455s.
Obviously, you don’t have one or know anything about the 457 model. There were several improvements. The old models, especially the 452 and 453 models were fine rifles for sure.
Sir gun is very nice it's cz 457 primium ? How much price for that gun sir
Hey Desert Dog, what difference designation for on a CZ 550 in 270 caliber with Premium stamped on the barrel behind 550 ?
The 550 "premium" rifles were limited runs that had higher grade wood and checkering compared to the standard 550's. They also had "hand fitted" actions (some with jeweled bolts) and slightly better finish on them. The "CZ Premium" rifles were equivalent to a "M70 Supergrade".
Where can we order the barrel kits? I have the CZ 457 in 22LR but want the 17HMR barrel kit😊
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Injust got mine. I am setting it up and reading the manual. It doesn’t say whether or not it can be dry-fired.
It looks like a floating firing pin.
Yup l got steel Burris rings.
.22 lr with some kind of ballistic reticles l can get out past 100 yds.
Longest shot on gopher so far is 117.
Ranged it with my Nikon prostaff.
Have never seen a VZ sling. Watching out for one thanks. If you can help with that question l would be happy 😃🇨🇦
There is a link for the sling in the description under the video. Also, do not dry-fire rimfire cartridges.
Read the manual again. Dry-firing is a no-no in rimfire
But you can use empty cartridges.
I wonder if it's any more accurate than my 77/22. No matter. I want one! I want one so that I can have all three barrels. Only 22 mag I have is a Ruger Single Six and don't own any 17HMR. Unfortunately I have IWAR. That's I WANT ANOTHER RIFLE DISEASE.
The barrel swap is very appealing to me, but I don't see the kits on their website. Looks like this has been discontinued.
CZ still makes the Minisets, but they sell out quick because the 457 is selling like crazy around the world right now. But you can easily buy drop-in barrels for the 457 from Lilja, Acculite, Lothar, Proof Research, IBI, and International Barrels.
Well how much did you pay for the rifle